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From:
Robert Walker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.367
Summary:

Asks about other portraits of William Herschel like one RW owns, which National Portrait Gallery wants to buy. Will send miniature of WH's portrait to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert Walker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.368
Summary:

Miniature of William Herschel's portrait was lost and recovered. At same sale where RW bought WH's portrait, was sold 7-foot reflector, inside which were several papers in WH's handwriting. New owner would not accept £40. Does JH advise offering more?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert Walker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.369
Summary:

Please send directions to Collingwood, so RW may send miniature of William Herschel's portrait to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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